The red siskin (Spinus cucullatus) is a small endangered finch. It is native to tropical South America - in northern Colombia, northern Venezuela (where it is called the "cardenalito") and Guyana. [1] .

The Red Siskin Initiative is an international partnership of public and private institutions communities and people working to understand, protect and restore sustainable populations of the Red Siskin.

A small bird with a unique color pattern. Red-and-black plumage of male is diagnostic; female is salmon-pink and gray. Found in a variety of habitats across its range, including savanna bush islands, forest edge, and disturbed humid premontane forest, but it is generally absent from humid lowland forest regions.

The red siskin (Spinus cucullatus) is a small endangered finch native to tropical South America - in northern Colombia, northern Venezuela (where it is called the "cardenalito") and Guyana. It was common in the early 20th century, occurring throughout the foothills of northern Venezuela, but has now become extremely rare in a fragmented range.

The red siskin (Spinus cucullatus) is a beautiful tropical finch, with males having a dazzling red and black color pattern. Sadly, these tiny birds have been nearly eliminated throughout their range, which was formerly concentrated in northern Venezuela. Red siskin declines were caused by historic and ongoing over-exploitation for the illegal ...

Nov 21, 2024 · The Red Siskin was once a commonly observed bird in the Venezuela countryside and in many towns and cities; however, little is known about its natural history, reproduction and feeding habits. Our scientists use fieldwork, labwork, and in-depth analyses to study the threats to and the ecology and genetics of this species.

Apr 15, 2023 · The red siskin—known also as the hooded siskin or Venezuelan siskin—is a true finch species native to Colombia and Venezuela. They have become endangered in their native habitat due to excessive trapping for the pet trade.

Jul 28, 2020 · It's hard to imagine a bird as ubiquitous as a goldfinch being absent from this landscape. But that's exactly what's happened to Red Siskins in Venezuela. With so many encouraging conservation efforts underway, Red Siskin fans have some strong reasons for hope.

The Venezuelan Black-hooded Red Siskin (Carduelis cucullata), is 4″ inch in length. The male has a beautiful visual deep rich vermilion (red) plumage on it’s breast, belly and undertail coverts, red also appears on the rump, a uppertail coverts, wing bars, and appears on the back of the neck which blends to gray on the back.

The Red Siskin is one of the world’s most endangered birds and, tragically, remains a prized target for wildlife traffickers. Trapping has eliminated this species from much of its historic range in northern South America but a few small populations persist in Venezuela, where it is culturally iconic and a well-recognized symbol for wildlife ...